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Fundamental rights impact assessment (FRIA)

Examines possible effects of a deployment on fundamental rights.

As of: September 2026 · Glossary with 46 terms

What is Fundamental rights impact assessment (FRIA)?

Art. 27 of the AI Act provides for a fundamental rights impact assessment for specified deployers and uses. It considers affected people, possible harms and measures to protect their rights.

It is distinct from a data protection impact assessment but can reference relevant parts of a DPIA. Whether it is required, and under which conditions, must be assessed for the specific deployment.

Sources for context: EU AI Act

FRIAArt. 27DSFA / DPIA

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DPIA threshold analysis Screening under Art. 35 GDPR: does the processing need a full impact assessment? EU AI Act risk classes Classification of AI systems by risk, from prohibited practices to minimal risk. TOMs: technical and organisational measures Technical and organisational safeguards under Art. 32 GDPR, appropriate to the risk.

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